
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (83 Rentals)


The Lofts at Elk Terminal

Theater Place Apartments

The Police Apartments

10 Lafayette Sq

Ansonia Center

The Buffalo Palace Apartments

Piano Factory Lofts

Seneca One

The Alexandre Apartments
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The Buffalo Lafayette

Ellicott Town Center

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220 Franklin St, Unit 1

490 Pearl St, Unit 4

61 Johnson Park

501 ,UPPER Ave

136 Seneca St

20 Tracy St

251 Main St

149 Swan St
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610 Main St

674 Main St

11 Whitney Pl

151 E Eagle St

Historic Warehouse Lofts

Cathedral Commons

Apartments at the Hub

Mohawk Place

472-474 Main St

483 Main St
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The ACB Building

110 Pearl St

The Statler

173 Elm St

474 Michigan Ave

68-74 E Huron St

Proposed conversion to Multi-family

163-173 Broadway St

192 Seneca St

600 Main St
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85 W Chippewa St

267 Franklin St

IS Lofts

Wurlitzer Flars

79 Perry St

331 Franklin St

32 Tracy St

38 Tracy St

341-343 Franklin St

89 Johnson Park
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $975 | $2,150 |
| Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $704 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $775 | $2,925 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,700 | $3,200 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $862 | $862 | $862 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #39
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Buffalo
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Buffalo ranges from $704 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,628.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Buffalo cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Buffalo range from $775 to $2,925. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,075.
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